The Sliding Scale Low Income Transit Pass is ending inDecember of 2019.

Voice your support for the sliding scale to be continued beyond 2019 by sharing your story of how it has helped you here: https://bit.ly/2KMm4ykor contact us if you would like to fill a physical postcard.

How much does a pass cost with the sliding scale?A sliding scale fare system will introduce three price bands for the Low Income Monthly Transit Pass in 2017:

$5.05,

$35.35 and

$50.50.

The price a customer will pay is dependent on how much a customer earns. Scheduled fare changes to the Low Income Monthly Pass will take place with the introduction of the sliding scale for April pass purchases.

If someone is interested in how their income impacts where they may fit in a sliding scale, please ask them to contact 311 for agent to create a Fair Entry Service Request and a Fair Entry staff member will be in contact or email fairentry@calgary.ca.​When did sliding scale start? How long is the funding provided for the sliding scale pass?The new fare structure started Monday, March 20, 2017 for April pass purchases and is projected to end in December of 2019

Will existing Low Income Monthly pass Customers have to reapply?Anyone who is currently qualified for the Low Income Monthly Pass program will have the new fare price automatically applied when they purchase their April Low Income Monthly Pass. They do not have to reapply.

How will people apply for a Transit Low Income Monthly Pass? Fair Entry will remain the single point of entry for all subsidy programs, including anyone interested in the new sliding scale for Transit’s Low Income Monthly Pass.

If someone is interested in applying, please contact 311 for an agent to create a Fair Entry Service Request and a Fair Entry staff member will be in contact to you or emailfairentry@calgary.ca

What if someone is interested in applying but has not filed their income tax?Free clinics are available to help you file your taxes and access government benefits, such as the new Provincial Alberta Child benefit and GST rebates, to name a few. Filing your taxes can:

Boost your income by connecting you to benefits and tax credits; and

Help stabilize household finances.

For more information about free tax clinics a person can contact 211 or Sunrise Community Link at 403-204-8287.

Who qualifies for sliding scale?Customers approved for Fair Entry will be eligible to receive a discount based on a sliding scale. The income a customer earns will be assessed to determine the price they will pay for a Low Income Monthly Pass. The Fair Entry qualifications list outlines the proofs of income a customer can use to qualify. calgary.ca/fairentry

​What are the impacts to the Transit senior pass programs (both regular and low income)?Both Transit senior programs remain separate from the Transit Low Income Monthly Pass program. Both programs have an annual pass and are not impacted by sliding scale.A senior who is eligible for the Calgary Transit Access program may access the Low Income Monthly Pass program as Calgary Transit Access does not accept the Low-income Seniors Yearly Pass.